Required skills

analytical skills to

identify areas for improvement

analyse relevant workplace information and data and to make observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

contribute to the assessment of resources needed to systematically manage OHS and where appropriate access resources

planning skills to apply continuous improvement and action planning processes

research skills to access relevant OHS information and data

numeracy skills to carry out simple arithmetical calculations eg change and to produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

communication skills to

conduct effective formal and informal meetings and to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation OHS specialists and as required emergency services personnel

prepare reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee OHS representatives managers and supervisors

use language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

consultation and negotiation skills to develop plans and to implement and monitor designated actions

project management skills to achieve change in OHS matters

organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe

information technology skills to access and enter internal and external information and data on OHS and to use a range of communication media

Required knowledge

concept of common law duty of care

difference between common law and statutory law

ethics related to professional practice

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS for example

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

labour market changes

language literacy and numeracy

structure and organisation of workforce eg parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

workers with specific needs and limitations

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

organisational OHS policies and procedures

language literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

principles of effective meetings including agendas action planning chair and secretarial duties minutes and action items

professional liability in relation to providing advice

rights of OHS inspectors

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees OHS representatives line management employees and inspectors

stateterritory and commonwealth OHS legislation acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations equal employment opportunity workers compensation rehabilitation

structure and forms of legislation including regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

design and development of a participative approach to the management of workplace OHS

knowledge of relevant OHS legislation acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to workplace documentation and personnel

reports from other parties consulted in designing implementing managing and reviewing processes

access to relevant legislation standards and guidelines

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of OHS participative arrangements

demonstration of techniques used to encourage participation in OHS in the workplace

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS

review of policies and procedures developed for participative arrangements

evaluation of action plans

written examples of reports on participative arrangements implemented in the workplace

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBOHSB Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

other OHS units

Participative arrangements are designed so that stakeholders are able to be involved in decision making that affects their health and safety. Participatory processes may include:

Factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements include:

Stakeholders include:

Key personnel include:

Training needs should be defined for:

Resources include:

Evaluation protocol includes:

Information and data for evaluating participative arrangements may include: